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Maybe if there were a track that required constant accelerations the added weight might be detrimental, but that doesn't really describe a modern DH track. The same could be said about 29 inch wheels, but the fact that almost everyone has made the move to the bigger wheels suggests more of a premium on maintaining and gaining speed, and a heavy tire while being more difficult to accelerate is also going to hold that momentum once up to pace (much like a 29 inch wheel). I believe it was Graves who mentioned this at Worlds in South Africa a few...

All I can say is thank god Enduro racing has become popular over the years and that I need top fitness to be competitive. If DH was still my primary way to get my gravity racing fix, I would have likely bought an electric assist bike like this for the "built-in shuttle" benefit.

you know that rude in fact won that race, even if it gives little diference in performance it will be something none the less, so an advantage. when you are on the top of the sport you don't have big diferences, so some marginal gain will help a lot. Even though it isn't a big dopping scandal as some in road or xc, it is still something. and as it was the first on this sport it should care some kind of example

Alright, so when do we find out what's going on with Rude, Graves and the three other alleged dopers.

ABS no doubt

The return of the legend......

They really need a long size jumper.

No hunting, just never been a fan of cheating and believe in a fair sport. I have been at a few races with these boys... and I have direct access to the industry bat phone... so yes, I reckon I do have it pretty figured out! ....And I do, do better myself, everyday, when I say NO to drugs!! The big question is, what next...

Completely agree. Surprised that there hasn't been more of a backlash from sponsors, most of the media (Pinkbike basically gave the guys a free pass) and the MTB community at large. Will be very interesting to see what punishments (if any) are dished out. I share your cynicism and will be not surprised if it's just a slap on the wrist, which would be an opportunity missed and completely the wrong message to send... Would be hard not to consider the EWS a 'dirty' discipline of MTB if this turns out to be the case. Sounds like their day in...

You have to offset the banned substances in the nutritional supplements with that good, highly dliuted stuff of homeopathic medicine.

Good to see her back in a fun spot. She seems to be one of the few athletes who performed best under the big S. a rare feat (I know, she isn’t under Spesh Factory now, but still)

Sorry, but you do realise that both of them have admitted to doping. Forget the bull sh!t they are pedalling about it being a mistake. They failed the drug test! No sponsor should or can stand by them as it sends the wrong message. What is 2020's... support them through their problems! BULL SH!T! I feel sorry of the boys that didn't cheat. They missed out on the podium, the bonus' etc. I ain't got time for those two... fake kings of the sport!

It has... Rude still on Red Bull and all his other sponsors still on board...What bull sh!t is that!! Graves, everyone is on the recovery trip and wont call him out for fear of being branded as satan! I am pretty saddened by the mountain bike community. It appears that top level riders are now bigger than the sport. I cant see the EWS taking this further, which is weak as f@ck! So on the basis that drug taking is acceptable, lets all get on the programme!

Shhhh, it's almost forgotten

Can we go back to RACING rumors, not the DOPING rumors? I am personally more surprised that Curtis Keene isn't on factory, but could see it coming. He was testing a Lyric a few weeks ago, and has a Fox 34 SC on his epic evo'er.

Hmmm but when do you start to cheat? When you use banned substances "carefully" to not pass the limits or when you got caught? The facts...

Or, you know,he may be simply lacking the technical riding ability the top guys have in addition to their fitness levels. The Glory is a perfectly capable design. If you can't make it happen on that platform,well, it's not the bikes fault imho. Anyways, i don't get what Giant are doing at the moment. The team feels lackluster,even though i like the fact they give Elliot a factory spot. Their bike development seems non existent and uninspired at best and they don't promote their team in any way. Hope they decide to step back in the game with both feet...